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I just wanted to let everyone know that I am currently in the process of training my dog (a black lab) to collect my eggs for me! My chickens free range completely and although I know a few of their favourite nesting areas, I know that I am leaving quite a few (I have approximately 50 hens and...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone knows what kind of style hillbilly music is called? I'm not winding you up, I really do love it when I hear it on TV and I thought I could download a few soundtracks to listen to, but I don't know what to look for! It's a kind of fast paced country...

I am going to pick up a wood 8x6 shed over the weekend, which I am planning to use as a coop for my chickens and I was wondering if anyone knows the correct procedure for dismantling and erecting a garden shed? I have never done it before and obviously I want to cause minimal damage so that it...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share the whole process with ya' all as it may help some other people who are going through the same process someday... I had a cockerel from this years hatch and where I live unfortunately I can't keep cockerels, due to the amount of complaining from relocating...

Building on the "Does anyone else raise insects for their birds?" thread I wanted to know: Does anyone grow their own corn/seed feed? If so what type of corn/seed do you grow and what do you do with the rest of the crop? Nest Bedding?

Although you speak english, you actually have a lot of your own words... And I love the accents all over the USA! But one word I can't work out is "Muzzletuff". I hear it quite a lot on american TV programmes. As far as I can work it out (by context in conversations) it is almost seems to mean...

Hi everyone! I want to start using an automatic waterer to save me from constantly filling up the waterer and also ensure my feathered friends have enough water when I am out. I did see a link somehwhere on here pointing to this website...

Hi everyone, a breeder near me is moving house and not taking her flock with her or giving them to the new owners (no interest in chicken keeping) - Woah?!! So I am to inherit approximately 80-100 hens in total (on top of my flock of 21 chickens). I have the space to keep them as I let mine...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone else has nostalgic memories from the past? I don't know if it happens when you hit a certain age and all of a sudden you remember the good ole days! I am in my early 20's which makes me a child from what I believe to be some of the best years...

Hi everyone! I am just interested in what other people feed their dogs at meal time... And why they choose to feed by this method for example behaviour benefits, health benefits, or for increased energy (worker dogs) etc. Here is a quick list for an example: Dried food Dried food food mixed...

Hi everyone, I'm still shortlisting states in the USA for my possible future move... Can you please let me know what states DO NOT suffer from natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis etc. Thanks for your help!

Hi Everyone, It's not strictly chicken related but is kind of related to animals/livestock... Can anyone please clear up a few questions I have regarding hunting/the laws regarding firearms in the USA. What animals are people allowed to hunt and where are people allowed to hunt (on their own...

Hi everyone, I'm from the UK and I have been seriously considering moving to the states... Therefore I just wanted to start a topic on some of the best places to live and keep chickens in the USA! I just have a few preferences: I would love to be somewhere that's fairly close to the coast and...

Hi everyone, I'm Mike and I'm from the UK! This is my first post on here and it's very nice to meet ya' all... I currently have 20 hens and 1 cockerel and they are a complete mix of breeds and sizes (bantams and heavy breeds). But I have yet to raise my own chicks from my own eggs... Is it...